Installation Guidelines; Basic Guidelines; Special Considerations; Coverage Options - Cisco Aironet 340 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installation

Installation Guidelines

This section describes things to keep in mind when installing your access point. Sections include:
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Basic Guidelines

Because the access point is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of interference that can
reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
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Special Considerations

The 350 series metal case access point provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing
characteristics suitable for operation in a building's environmental air space, such as above suspended
ceilings. This access point is intended for indoor use and can be used in environments where the temperature
ranges from -4 to 131
Cisco Aironet Power Injectors are not rated for operation in a building's environmental air space, such
Caution
as above suspended ceilings.

Coverage Options

The network architecture options of wireless stations and access points provide for a variety of coverage
alternatives and flexibility. The network can be designed to provide a wide coverage area with minimal
overlap or a narrow coverage area with heavy overlap. A narrow coverage area with heavy overlap
improves network performance and protection against downtime if a component fails.
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Basic Guidelines
Special Considerations
Coverage Options
Site Surveys
Install the access point in an area where large steel structures such as shelving units, bookcases, and
filing cabinets do not obstruct radio signals to and from the access point.
Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on the same
frequency as the access point and can cause signal interference.
o F (-20 to 55 o C).
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